Support the JCC

The LFJCC provides financial assistance to eligible community members applying for JCC memberships, senior programs, Nierman Preschool, Camp Jaycee, Club J After School, and JCompany Youth Theatre. Our Financial Assistance scholarships are funded solely through philanthropy, and we would not be able to provide this critical service to our community without our generous donors. 

At the JCC, inclusion is a commitment to making everyone feel welcome, supported, and valued. While our programs are accessible, we recognize the need for individualized support to create a true sense of belonging.

Despite welcoming many guests, some in our community still feel excluded. Barriers can be physical, social, or emotional, and we aim to address these challenges.

Our inclusion program offers:

• Dedicated Staff: Trained professionals providing personalized support in preschool, summer camp, and more.
• Comprehensive Programs: Activities for all abilities and backgrounds, fostering community connections.
• Welcoming Environment: Embracing marginalized groups, ensuring everyone feels valued.

Inclusion at the JCC means creating a space where everyone can thrive. With your support, we can continue to provide the necessary resources and services to build a truly inclusive community.

JCompany Youth Theatre cultivates multi-talented, well-rounded performers who excel in acting, singing, dancing, and embodying compassion. This award-winning theatre offers children ages 4 through 18 the chance to learn from seasoned industry professionals. JCompany welcomes everyone, regardless of gender identity, religious affiliation, ethnic background, sexual orientation, or economic status. Our emphasis on essential values such as focus, willingness, appreciation, professionalism, empathy, respect, and support ensures that our students not only enhance their theatrical skills but also grow into better individuals.

The JCC is a vibrant community, and the Jeighborhood extends its essence beyond our walls, bringing programs and opportunities for connection to neighborhoods throughout San Diego County. Supporting the Jeighborhood means investing in innovation, community building, and creating a sense of belonging.

The Jeighborhood experiments with new ideas, enhancing all JCC programs. It delivers:

• Arts and Culture: Bringing creative experiences to diverse communities.
• Jewish Living: Enhancing Jewish identity through engaging programs.
• Family Engagement: Creating opportunities for family connection.

A key feature is our "prosumer model," empowering community members to lead and shape programs.

Supporting the Jeighborhood helps:

• Innovate: Develop new ideas for community needs.
• Expand Reach: Bring JCC programs to more neighborhoods.
• Foster Leadership: Empower individuals to lead and inspire change.

Your contribution is vital for building stronger, more connected communities, ensuring the Jeighborhood continues to innovate and expand its offerings.

The San Diego International Jewish Film Festival has an impressive 35-year history. With the highest attendance of any Jewish cultural event in the county, here film buffs can enjoy feature-length documentaries, narratives, and animated films. The San Diego International Jewish Film Festival also regularly welcomes guest speakers and filmmakers who offer deep dives into Jewish and Israeli life, history, and culture.

Shabbat San Diego at the JCC has opened new doors for community building through the cherished tradition of Shabbat. At the JCC, Shabbat is more than a day of rest; it is a time for renewal, connection, and spirituality. By supporting Shabbat at the JCC, you are helping us bring this enriching experience to thousands of people, fostering a deeper sense of community and belonging.

Shabbat at the JCC is designed to be both a landing pad for rest and renewal and a launchpad for connection and spirituality. Our programs offer unique opportunities to engage with this ancient tradition in meaningful and contemporary ways:

• • Shabbat Meals: Hosted by prominent cookbook authors and families in the community, and incorporated in our programs at the JCC; these meals bring together community members for delicious food and inspiring conversation.
  • Challah Baking: Engages hundreds of friends in the joyful experience of baking challah, creating bonds that strengthen our community.

• Shine A Light Shabbat: Demonstrate and share  the joy of Shabbat tradition to churches and other faith based communities around San Diego County. We believe one of the strongest strategies for preventing anti-Semitism is for people of other faiths or no faith at all to have meaningful Jewish experiences with Jews. To date Shine A Light Shabbat has engaged over 1,000 participants from faith based communities. 

• Shabbat Markets: Scheduled 6 Thursdays per year, and supports local small businesses in a farmer’s market style event. The market, planned around the Jewish calendar, gives families an opportunity to shop and prepare for Shabbat and other holidays. Shabbat Markets have engaged over 3,000 families throughout San Diego. 

Shabbat at the JCC continues to engage thousands of people through creative expressions of one of our oldest traditions. Your support helps us:

• Foster Connection: Provide opportunities for people to connect with themselves and each other, strengthening and deepening their sense of community.
• Promote Renewal: Offer a respite from the busy week, allowing individuals to rest and rejuvenate.
• Enhance Spirituality: Create a space for spiritual growth and exploration, enriching the lives of our community members.

Your support is crucial in continuing and expanding our Shabbat programs. By contributing to Shabbat at the JCC, you help us provide the resources for experiences that make this tradition accessible and meaningful for all. Your generosity ensures that we can continue to offer these vital programs and bring the joy of Shabbat to more people.

Shalom Baby welcomes San Diego families to the Jewish community by celebrating the arrival of their newborns with gift baskets, playgroups, social events, holiday celebrations, and resource guides. Before birth, groups are formed for expectant parents so they can connect before the baby even arrives. From as young as a few weeks old, Shalom Baby enriches the lives of families through play, music, education, and connection. Over the past 20 years, Shalom Baby has touched the lives of more than 5,000 families, fostering a sense of community and belonging from the very beginning.